GoodSwap Get notified
Sun-Maid California Mission Figs
Photo: Open Food Facts contributors (CC BY-SA)

Figs

Sun-Maid California Mission Figs

40 g

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • High in sugar
Get GoodSwap

Why it scores 79

Sun-Maid California Mission Figs scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Fiber 10 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
  2. Potassium sorbate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI of 11 mg/kg body weight (as sorbic acid); generally recognized as safe in the US. Strong
  3. Energy 250 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info

Capped at 79: High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

Better dried fruit

The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.

The Receipt

California Mission Figs

START100

Ingredients

  • Potassium sorbate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI of 11 mg/kg body weight (as sorbic acid); generally recognized as safe in the US. [1][2]
subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Energy 250 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
  • Fiber 10 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 79Good

100 + 0.5 = 100.5 → 100 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

GTIN 00041143072400 · 2026-07-27

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy250 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates65 g
Sugars47.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber10 g
Protein2.5 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 4 figs (40 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Ingredients: Dried Figs, Potassium Sorbate Added as a Preservative.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Healthiest figs in the US

More from Sun-Maid

Sources

  1. Opinion on the follow-up of the re-evaluation of sorbic acid (E200) and potassium sorbate (E202) as food additives

    European Food Safety Authority · Mar 1, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”

    doi.org

  2. 21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Nov 22, 2016 · Law

    ecfr.gov

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  5. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int